I believe mk22’s use the single stage trigger.. looks like it is a hang fire, possibly light primer strikes?
Yep, he took it down. I saw what you saw, rifle was on "fire" the entire time, he applied pressure to the trigger and heard a slight click. Released the trigger, touched the safety and the gun fired. I am not sure how much pressure he applied to the trigger but the idea that you could get "on the trigger", change your mind, go safe and have an ND is something that will need to be addressed. Reminds me of the Remington trigger issues of years ago and again what Triggertech was experiencing a year or two ago. I hope Barrett resolves the issue.
117 receivers had to be replaced in 2024 by military units at Fort Moore, with another 15 of those due to trigger failures. Failures like these can be fatal to an operator in the field. I wouldn't say the issue has been completely addressed to those using these rifles in the field. Addressed for all future rifles and future customers? Maybe. Addressed for those who's lives depend on these rifles running flawlessly? I disagree.
I cannot speak for Barrett, but my understanding is that the chassis failures were addressed with the revision and have been replaced.
This rifle isn't new. It's been in their hands for 3 years. These failures have been happening for 3 years. And military snipers have been complaining to leadership to address these issues with Barrett for 3 years on deaf ears. This video shared is the first time in those 3 years that cages have been rattled hard enough for anyone to listen. For it to take this level of humiliation and publicity for Barrett to listen and enact changes is an issue. Furthermore... we still haven't heard anything from Barrett that they are, in fact, addressing the issues still continuing today, to include the cracked receivers within military units, let alone the safety mechanism failure.
Question. Perhaps a very naïve one.
Barrett already remedied the chassis issues, so there is no reason to think they would not also respond to this trigger issue (assuming it's substantiated). Again, these types of things are likely only being exposed because of the number of rifles entering service and the nature of the use they are exposed to. Teething issues, running production improvements and parts replacements/recalls are all part of the process.
This response is promising. Time will tell, but I suspect this issue gets addressed.
Barrett and others in the mil absolutely did know of several issues observed over the last 3 years. Most came to light within a year. When people brought it up, not a thing was done to fix it. Actually some brass got pissed at people for, using the mil channels, bringing up the problems.
Do you mean the 215gr bullets (Bergers, I believe?) are coming apart in-flight?
We knew the triggers had issues 3 years ago. I guess that one is slow to fix, the gun only fires on safe and bolt lift, no big deal! but hey Barrett did a great job fixing literally cracked receivers.
Didn't mean to rile you up, and there are certainly some things that will have to be remedied. I think it’s like any new weapon fielding. The testing before they’re issued is never going to catch all the problems that arise when they’re actually in guys hands.
I got that, I’ve been apart of the system long enough to watch issue and upgrades happen. The response from Barrett and within the mil system was not as positive as I believe you think it was. That’s what is disappointing to the “ground” guy, that’s why that video was publicly released. I don’t blame Barrett, but I was there when they blamed the user for problems. I could tell you, barrels were cleaned on a program and they still blow up… I’d argue I wouldn’t have picked that bullet design for mil use. That being said, that shouldn’t happen.
Sounds like you know more than the average bear. The ammo issue could be a bullet issue or they just selected too "hotrod" of a cartridge for what the Army does with their stuff. Either way that one needs to be addressed as well, but it doesn't really fall on Barrett. Regardless, let's hope they sort out the trigger issue and put it to rest.
I wouldn't take @JustSendit personally. His anger is justified, and it isn't targeted at you personally. But his responses are also accurate. The amount of shit end users i.e. military snipers have received over a very observed and repeatable problem has been horrific. And when it's been 3 years of it, is wrong.
You’ll have zero issues. If for whatever reason you do, like others said Barrett CS will take care of you. I’ve dealt with them
LOL good timing. That looks to be a non-dimpled chassis? Barrett should take care of it no questions asked.
In that case it just simply predates the updated chassis. Congrats, as I believe you're the first civilian that I have heard of encountering this issue
Out of curiousity, how many times would you say you swapped the barrel?
I suspect Barrett will swap you for the updated chassis which, as far as I know, addresses the issue entirely. Good luck, I hope it's a painless process.
In that case it just simply predates the updated chassis. Congrats, as I believe you're the first civilian that I have heard of encountering this issue
If you go back a few pages some Barrett CS emails are in here. Just reach out to them and they’ll get you a label for the rifle and you’ll be fixed up quickly.
